Science Technician

Stradbroke High School, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  31 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 25hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP5 £21,575 – SCP9 £23,194 per annum
• Actual salary: Pro Rata £12,482 - £13,660 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Stradbroke High School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our flourishing Science Department to support and maintain the laboratory, preparation room, equipment and consumables. The post-holder will possess sound knowledge and experience in a science-based work environment.

The professional competencies expected of a Science Technician & First Aid Coordinator are:

• Ability to solve straightforward problems
• Exchange information with pupils, teachers and other technicians
• Uses hand/eye co-ordination and dexterity in the preparation of materials or use of equipment
• Works from instructions, but makes minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a line manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.
• Responsible for careful use of expensive equipment
• May keep basic financial records
• Ensure adequate first aid supplies, arrange training for staff, liaise with trip leaders to provide medical information, provide first aid for students and arrange staff first aid rota

If you have qualifications and previous experience required for a Science Technician, please get in touch.

Application Closing Date will be –31st March 2023 Interviews – 21st April 2023

What the school offers its staff

Stradbroke is an exceptional community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards of education with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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About Stradbroke High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 339 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stradbroke High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: k.millar@shs.set.education
• Phone number: 01379 384387
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stradbroke-high-school (opens in new tab)

Stradbroke is an excellent community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards with high levels of care. We provide a wide-ranging enrichment programme and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour, and conduct. Our latest Ofsted inspection (Good, 2013 & 2018) recognised: - the strong levels of continuous leadership, - very good behaviour and attendance reflecting the school is a happy place, - that students make good progress in lessons because teachers are knowledgeable and confident, and lessons proceed at a brisk pace. Stradbroke High School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET).

Arranging a visit to Stradbroke High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.millar@shs.set.education.

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